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11 articles for “Bawaseer”
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Hemorrhoids (Bawaseer) in Unani System of Medicine: A Review
Abstract: Hemorrhoids are one of the most common anorectal disorders encountered in the general population as well as in clinical practice. The term “Hemorrhoid” was most likely first used by Hippocrates (Buqrat) to explain the bleeding from the veins of the anus. It is derived from two Greek words “haima" means blood, “rhoos" means flowing. Bawaseer are dilated veins occurring in relation to the anal canal. In normal population the disease …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 12–23 Read article
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Efficacy of a Unani Formulation in Internal Hemorrhoids (Bawaseer-E-Ghaira)
Abstract: Haemorrhoids are one of the most common anorectal disorders encountered in the general population. Haemorrhoids are the most common (30‑40%) cause of lower GI bleeding in India. The present study has been designed to validate the effect of Unani formulation in the management of Bawaseer-e-ghaira (Internal haemorrhoids of Grade-I and II degree) on scientific parameters. The ingredients of Unani formulation are Bisfaij, Zarnabad, Rasaut, Muqil, Maghz tukhm Neem and Gulab. …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Concept of Hemorrhoid (Bawaseer) and Management in Unani System of Medicine: A Review
Abstract: Hemorrhoids are dilated veins within the anal canal in the sub-epithelial region formed by radicles of the superior and inferior rectal veins. The basic cause of bulging of veins (piles) is increase in intra-abdominal pressure as in the case of obesity, constipation and pregnancy. It is a common ailment among adults. In Unani system of medicine, hemorrhoids are known as bawaseer. Buqrat (Hippocrates) (460–377BC), the renowned Unani physician, stated that …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 15–18 Read article
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Concept and Management of Haemorrhoids (Bawaseer) in Unani System of Medicine
Abstract: Haemorrhoids are one of the most prevalent diseases with significant impact on quality of life. Haemorrhoids commonly known as piles are defined as swollen, inflammed veins around the anus or the lower part of rectum. The most common symptom of haemorrhoids is rectal bleeding and discomfort before or after bowel movements. According to the Unani Physicians, the most common cause of the haemorrhoids is the accumulation of the abnormal melancholic …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 26–29 Read article
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An Overview of Haemorrhoids (Bawaseer) with Surgical Interventions from Ancient to Modern Era
Abstract: The word “haemorrhoid” is derived from the Greek “haema”= blood, and “rhoos”= flowing, and was originally used by Hippocrates to describe the flow of blood from the veins of the anus. Commonly, in society it is known as piles, the word pile is derived from Latin, meaning a ball or a mass. In Unani literature, hemorrhoids are known as “Bawaseer”. It is the plural of baasoor, which means wart or …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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Therapeutic Approach for the Management of Bawaseer (Hemorrhoid)
Abstract: Varicosities of the veins of anal canal are known as hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids or piles are a common ailment among adults. More than half of men and women aged 50 years and older will develop hemorrhoid symptoms during their lifetime. It occurs in the anal canal and causes both discomfort and embarrassment to the sufferers. Direct costs to the health care system and indirect cost through absence from work are high. …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Concept and Management of Haemorrhoids (Bawaseer) in Unani System of Medicine
Abstract: Haemorrhoids are one of the most prevalent diseases with significant impact on quality of life. Haemorrhoids commonly known as piles are defined as swollen, inflammed veins around the anus or the lower part of rectum. The most common symptom of haemorrhoids is rectal bleeding and discomfort before or after bowel movements. According to the Unani Physicians, the most common cause of the haemorrhoids is the accumulation of the abnormal melancholic …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy Read article
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Evaluation of Compatibility of Elastomeric Component of Master Cylinder with Brake Fluid
Abstract: Importance of proper functioning of braking system of any automobile is imperative for ensuring safe operation. Master cylinder is a heart of the brake system and rubber seals and cups are its vital parts. Specially processed and designed seals resist leakages and transformation due to temperature changes or reaction with the brake fluid. This paper presents the compatibility study conducted on two different rubber materials, NBR and SBR-EPDM (identified by …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 34–42 Read article
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Relevance of Unani Medicine (Greco-Arab Medicine) in Management of Bawāsῑr (Hemorrhoids): An Updated Review
Abstract: Hemorrhoids is a prevalent anorectal disease with substantial compromise in quality of life, and various important factors are implicated in its causation. Increased abdominal pressure, excessive straining and hard stool lead to the venous engorgement of the hemorrhoidal plexus clinically characterized by per rectal bleeding, thrombosis and symptomatic prolapse of haemorrhoidal mass. In Unani System of medicine, the primary cause for the development of hemorrhoidal disease is focal retention of …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Effects of a Unani Polyherbal Formulation, Itrifal Mulayyan, on First and Second Degree Internal Haemorrhoids
Abstract: Background: Haemorrhoids are dilatation and tortuosity of anorectal vessels. Haemorrhoids above dentate line are called internal haemorrhoids and those below are called external haemorrhoids. These are caused mainly due to constipation. In 1st degree haemorrhoids, there is bleeding per rectum; in 2nd degree haemorrhoids along with bleeding there is prolapse of pile mass which reduces spontaneously. First- and second-degree haemorrhoids are the initial stages of internal haemorrhoids. If treatment is …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Leeching on Post-Haemorrhoidectomy Bulged Perianal Masses
Abstract: Haemorrhoids (Bawaseer) are dilatations of the anal and perianal venous plexuses affecting about 5% of general population and they are rarely encountered in person aged less than 30 years and occurs in both sexes between 45-65years. The word haemorrhoid is coined from Greek word haima = blood, and rhoos = flowing; and thus, Hippocrates described it as “the flow of blood from the vein of anus”. Various operative options are …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 10–13 Read article